eremacausis

/ˌɛɹɪməˈkɔːzɪs/

Etymology

From New Latin ēremacausis, from Ancient Greek ἠρέμα (ēréma, “quietly”) + καῦσις (kaûsis, “burning”).

noun

  1. A gradual decay through slow combustion or oxidation, like that of old trees or dead animals.